The Linfield Department of Business believes that education is a life-long process. The Department's courses provide you with a sound education in business and accounting within the broader context of a liberal arts education. Graduates with an accounting degree normally advance in the professional fields of accounting, finance and management. The projected growth rate for accounting careers is estimated to increase over 22% before 2014 (Data from the U.S. Department of Labor).

Looking to pursue higher learning and explore new career options? Expand your opportunities with an online accounting degree from Linfield College Adult Degree Program. Completing your degree or certification is easier than ever with a flexible class schedule that accommodates your busy life and online courses that eliminate the need for tedious commutes. Earn a bachelor’s degree or a post baccalaureate certificate in accounting with our online courses.

Demand for accounting skills is currently on the rise, and with the convenience of our online program, you can succeed in this popular and practical industry. We make it possible for our students to achieve their educational goals with qualified and attentive faculty, networking opportunities, and cost-effective programs accessible nationwide.

Accounting Course Overview

To fulfill major requirements in the degree, a student must complete the courses listed below. The post baccalaureate certificate courses are those numbered 361 and higher, and require the prerequisites of 260 and 261 or equivalent in transfer from other colleges. The required courses each contain four credits. For purposes of meeting the college’s residency requirement, the Business Department requires that 15 credits in the major or certificate be in courses numbered 341 and above.

For students preparing to sit for the CPA exam in their state, BNSS 440 Business Law II and BNAC 464 Government/Not for Profit Accounting, and all four courses of BNAC 461, 466, 468, and 469 are recommended to be taken during the undergraduate degree. All prerequisites must be met prior to registration in recommended courses.

Online Post Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate

If you already hold a bachelor’s degree, boost your earning power and discover new potential for career advancement with Linfield’s Post Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate. Our program is designed to provide adult learners with specialized knowledge in accounting, helping them pursue a career in the field or offer them new opportunities in their current organization. This program is optimal as preparation for the Certified Public Accountant exam, and many of our graduates across the country have passed their state exam and secured positions in government and non-profit organizations as well as in corporate and public accounting.

We want to help students throughout the world achieve their full potential with an online accounting degree from the Linfield College Adult Degree Program. Contact us to find out more about our higher education opportunities and how you can enroll today.

Why Choose Linfield College?

Linfield is one of the first colleges in the West and was chartered in 1858. The college is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as a non-profit, independent institution. Linfield has received praise in recent years by The Washington Post, Atlantic, New York Times, Washington Monthly, Huffington Post, Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.” Forbes named Linfield one of the nation’s “Top Colleges,” with special recognition for quality of teaching and student satisfaction. Linfield pioneered online education in the Pacific Northwest and now serves a virtual learning community of adult students logged in from around the globe.The advantages of Linfield's adult degree program are:

Can I receive credit for previous college work? Absolutely! Most academic college classes that you have taken from an accredited community college or four year college or university; for which you received a grade of “C” or higher, will count towards your bachelor’s degree. Our academic advisors will review all transcripts and will work with you to transfer as many credit as possible.

What about experience? I own my own business—shouldn’t that count for something? We have a program that awards credit for knowledge gained on the job or through volunteer activities called credit for prior learning (CPL). You will work closely with an instructor to decide what courses you will challenge and assemble a portfolio to present prior learning demonstrated through experience. Your academic advisor can tell you more about this program.

What are the General Education requirements in a Linfield bachelor’s degree? The general education is called the Linfield Curriculum and stresses wide exposure to the ways that educated individuals, be they scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, teachers, or ethicists, engage ideas, articulate choices and assert opinions. The Linfield Curriculum consists of an Inquiry Seminar (college writing), seven courses in the Modes of Inquiry, two courses in Diversity Studies, and a Writing-Intensive course in each major. Courses taken to satisfy the Linfield Curriculum also complete requirements in one or more areas of each student’s major.

How many credits will it take to finish my degree? The requirement for a bachelor’s degree from Linfield College is a cumulative total of 125 semester credits, which includes the Major, Linfield Curriculum, and electives. Credits that you completed at accredited community colleges and four-year colleges and universities count toward this total. A minimum of 30 credits in the degree must be completed at Linfield. Your advisor will work with you to maximize your previous college and work experiences, and provide a suggested academic plan to finish your program in the major you choose.

I’d like to find out more. What is the next step? Please contact us and one of our knowledgeable admission and enrollment specialists will be in touch with you shortly.